US TRACKSIn the late 1800s, the greyhound was imported to America to help Midwestern farmers control the jackrabbit, a noted crop destroyer. With the advent of the greyhound in America, coursing events soon followed... read more »

UK TRACKSThe sport in began at Belle Vue, Manchester, in 1926 and became hugely popular as it spread the length and breadth of the British Isles. Back the, it was much in vogue to be seen in greyhound races... read more »

Tucson Greyhound Park

Tucson Greyhound Park opened in 1944, and during more than 50 years of continuous greyhound racing, the track has played host to six of the 25 all-time leading greyhound race winners.

JR's Ripper is the number one all-time leading race winner with 143 victories during his racing career. JR's Ripper retired from racing at Tucson Greyhound Park in 1986 and was inducted into the prestigious Greyhound Hall of Fame in 1992. The five other top race winners were: